All the quality and details of the original 501® jean, made from rigid denim that you finish yourself. Keep it dark and clean by washing as little as possible or repeat washings to fade them to your liking.

Rated 1 out of
5 by
OldMan66 from
Good Bye, Original JeansThere was only one Shrink to Fit jean product for many years and I have been a customer since 1966. In the past 30 years this term has been applied to a wide variety of newer products that are not of the same quality. I've had problems with the fly in other than the "original" in that the buttons are not well spaced. The material in those jeans has changed as well. I can no longer distinguish what constitutes the "original" and will be shopping for a product that is like the old jeans.

Date published: 2016-10-02

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Not the SameMost of the two and three star reviews are correct! I have been wearing STF 501's for about 35 years. I first noticed the slight decline in quality a few years back. I by two pair every summer. The last two sets represent a significant decline in quality. The fabric just isn't the same. They feel too much like slacks. I don't like to change the way I dress, but I think I will start looking around for other jeans.

Date published: 2016-09-17

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Hogflats from
why change?Remember when coke tryed new recipe? How did that work out? Same thing here. Wanting people to change is ridiculous . Change for company reasons. These are not dockers. If it works why change. Still some good in these new style 501's. But they are just not the same. Been wearing 501,s for over 50 years. Now have started to wear some wranglers.

Date published: 2016-09-28

Rated 2 out of
5 by
RichF from
Poor quality for LevisBeen wearing these jeans since the 70's and these aren't it. Thinner material, single stitching rather than double, one button broke third time I wore them. I'd try returning them but just don't want another pair. Very disappointed.

Date published: 2016-11-05

Rated 2 out of
5 by
93cobra from
shrinkageI ordered shrink to fit 501's online in error. Those three pairs are floods by almost two inches in just a couple washes. Be warned, these shrink almost double compared the original 501's. Of the seven 501 pairs purchased, looks like these three 501 "shinkers" are going to be shorts....
501 originals are great. Loyal user for almost 3 decades. Those are the same and have nominal shrinkage. These 501 STF have to be made of another material.

Date published: 2016-09-26

Rated 1 out of
5 by
January from
Polyester??????? Stretch???? "Original" NOTThese are NOT "original" in any way. The originals were 100 percent cotton and SHRUNK that way. These have polyester and stretchy stuff in them. FAKE "originals" that won't shrink or fit the way the ones I've been wearing for darned near 50 years USED to do. Just ... wow.

Date published: 2016-11-13

Rated 1 out of
5 by
serave84 from
way to baggy even after wash in warm waterI bought this pair of jeans just to give a try to levi's raw denim....I won't make this mistake again, you can tell immediately that is a low quality jean when looking at details such as the stitches and buttons.
Additionally, this jeans feel to baggy even after ordering true size. I usually have trouble fitting my quads on most jeans, but these are the total opposite. It feels way to loose.
Thumbs down to these jeans, unless you like baggy jeans and don't mind the lower quality and attention to detail.

Date published: 2016-10-18

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Rob59718 from
Oh so sad. But oh so trueAwful compared to how 501 STF used to be. Very thin or light weight denim, gone is double stitching and hems curl.
I guess they will reissue the original 501s and charge twice the price of these imposters. Switching to carrhart

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Yes, the correct size to buy is 48x30. Levis 501- Shrink -To Fit Jeans will do as it states, "SHRINK". Shrinkage , in my experience, is around 5/8" to 3/4". Levis 501's will fit you nicely.

11 months ago

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rpm

Bakersfield, Ca

Age: Over 60

Gender: Male

How often do you shop at JCPenney? Occasionally

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I buy Levi's 501 Shrink to Fit, (not Big and Tall, I'm short), but I believe the shrinkage would be the same. They generally shrink about an inch in the waist and about 3 inches in length. The total shrinkage typically doesn't happen in one washing. So buy ONE paid and wash and dry them several times to check for fit. Penney's will take them back even if they have been washed. Then buy MORE.

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Deer Park, WA

Age: Over 60

Gender: Female

How often do you shop at JCPenney? Frequently

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